Defending champ andreescu out of indian wells

Bianca Andreescu, the defending champion of the Indian Wells Masters, has indeed withdrawn from the tournament.

Andreescu, who won the title in 2019, was scheduled to play in the quarterfinals of the 2023 tournament. However, she announced on social media that she would be withdrawing due to a knee injury.

The 22-year-old Canadian tennis player has been dealing with a knee issue for some time now, and it appears that it has flared up again, forcing her to withdraw from the tournament.

Andreescu's withdrawal is a significant blow to the tournament, as she was one of the top seeds and a fan favorite. The Indian Wells Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the WTA Tour, and Andreescu's absence will be felt by fans and fellow players alike.

It's unclear at this point how long Andreescu will be sidelined with her knee injury, but she will likely need to take some time off to recover and rehabilitate.